FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCMENT BY THE ANGLING TRUST TODAY THE LAKE WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY  9th JAN PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDLINES BELOW:-

1tmhSponsoruhed  · Good morning everyone The Government have now formally responded to the representations made by the Angling Trust. We have promoted the huge benefits of fishing on individual health and wellbeing and have been able to present a case to which the Government have listened. On this basis I am pleased to announce that fishing will be permitted during the third national lockdown in England. The Head of Sports Participation at DCMS confirmed the following;“ fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and limiting the time spent outdoors” This has also been confirmed by DEFRA;“ Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing (incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered exercise and are hence permitted.” We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we must stick to the Government’s rules and ensure that angling remains part of the solution and does not cause problems. Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly:- This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very different to how we have been allowed to operate since May- We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law requires a ‘reasonable excuse’ to leave your home or penalties will apply.- The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not.- Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing.- The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing whatsoever.- To remain within the law you should follow the government’s guidance, and only fish locally within the district where you live. If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways. We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the rules. I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together! Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/Stay safe and very best fishes Jamie Cook CEO – Angling Trust      

LAKE CLOSED TUESDAYS UNTILL FURTHER NOTICE,   ALL CLOSURES AND BOOKINGS UNDER THE MATCH BOOKINGS TAB    PLEASE CHECK BEFORE SETTING OUT    

COVID 19 has NOT disappeared...Please adhere to social distancing guidelines

there is a payment box on the fence next to the rules board, please leave the correct money and car reg details in the box or I will collecton the bank, (optional)

PEG FEE

ADULTS.  8 POUNDS ONE ROD £12    2 rods

JUNIORS 15 YEARS AND UNDER 1 ROD   £  5  

with effect 7th Oct 2020 2 rods will be allowed fee £12 untill further notice

JUNIORS 15 AND UNDER MAY NOT FISH UNLESS AN ADULT FROM THE SAME HOUSE COMES WITH THEM
 

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A VALID FISHING LICENSE 

BUTTONHOLE LAKE IS A FAMILY RUN LAKE SITUATED BETWEEN WISBECH AND KING'S LYNN

THE CURRENT OWNERS CHRIS AND BEV SMITH ARRIVED IN SEPTEMBER 2017 AND RUN THE LAKE AS A MATCH/PLEASURE VENUE

STOCK INCLUDES CARP TO MID 20'S, BARBEL, TENCH, BREAM, PERCH, ROACH AND RUDD

WE HAVE 23 WOODEN  PLATFORMS PLUS A DOUBLE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY PLATFORM ( DUE TO BANK EROSION THE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS PEG IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REPAIR AND CANNOT BE BOOKED, WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE)  

PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES ARE ON SITE

OPENING HOURS ARE 6am (or dawn whichever is the LATEST)UNTILL 7pm (or dusk whichever is the EARLIEST), 6 DAYS A WEEK. 

DAY TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE BANK  

Juniors 15 YEARS AND UNDER MUST BE ADULT SUPERVISED.  

 CURRENT OPENING TIMES ARE 0700 UNTIL 1900

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE

MATCHES CAN BE BOOKED WITH CHRIS OR BEV

CONTACT CHRIS OR BEV ON 01945430597/ MOBILE 07928222462

OR EMAIL AT  carptinhook@aol.com 

BUTTONHOLE  LAKE IS SITUATED IN MARSHLAND St JAMES, OFF SCHOOL ROAD OPPOSITE THE MARSHLAND ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE

ADDRESS

BUTTONHOLE LAKE

SCHOOL RD 

MARSHLAND ST JAMES

PE148EY

*****THE FISHERY IS CLOSED 25th/26th DECEMBER *****

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU